Below you can find links to Modular Home Building Codes and Building Authorities for Portsmouth, Virginia.
Additional Resources
• Virginia has adopted a state-wide building code, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, based on the International Construction Codes, 2006 edition. See below for more information.
• Portsmouth’s city code is available online and includes building regulations (Chapter 7) and zoning ordinances (Chapter 40). Portsmouth Virginia Modular Homes Building Codes
| Code Type |
Code Model |
Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code |
IBC 2006
(Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online. | | Structural Code |
IBC 2006
(Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online. | | Plumbing Code |
IPC 2006
(Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online. | | Mechanical Code |
IMC 2006
(Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online. | | Electrical Code |
NEC 2005
(Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online. | | Fire/Life Safety Code |
IFC 2006
(Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online. | | Accessibility Code |
IBC 2006
(Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online. | | Energy Code |
IECC 2006
(Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online. |
Virginia Building Authorities (BA)
Building Authorities are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Functional Area |
Contact |
| Structural | Building Permits and Inspections
Phone: (757) 393-8531 | | Plumbing | Building Permits and Inspections
Phone: (757) 393-8531 | | Mechanical | Building Permits and Inspections
Phone: (757) 393-8531 | | Electrical | Building Permits and Inspections
Phone: (757) 393-8531 | | Accessibility | Building Permits and Inspections
Phone: (757) 393-8592 | | Zoning | Zoning
Phone: (757) 393-8836 | | Planning | Planning Dept.
Phone: (757) 393-8836 | | City Attorney | City Attorney
Phone: (757) 393-8731 | | Public Works | Public Works Director
Phone: (757) 393-8566 | | Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention
Phone: (757) 393-8764
Fax: (757) 393-5161 | | Parks/Recreation | Community Relations & Leisure Services
Phone: (757) 393-8481 |
Other Virginia Municipalities
Modular Home Building Codes are also available for the following municipalities within Virginia:
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Portsmouth, Virginia Modular Homes Building Codes
